AU Tax Accountant (Permanent WFH)

As a Tax Accountant, you will be responsible for handling financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and maintaining accurate records. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, providing superior financial and accounting services.  

Duties and Responsibilities: 
  
Tax Compliance

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns for all entity types (Individual, Partnership, Company, Trust).
• BAS, IAS, FBT, STP, and payroll tax preparation and compliance.
• Prepare & review associated schedules (depreciation, CGT, Rental property, Div7a, UPE, Small business CGT concessions, FBT)
• Liaise with the ATO.
• Oversee bookkeeping tasks in Xero/cloud software, including reconciliations, payroll, and AP/AR.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all technical assignments.

Workpapers & Accounting Tasks

• Prepare year-end workpapers from client-provided data, cloud accounting files, or bank statements.
• Enter and reconcile financial data using platforms (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks Online).
• Perform general ledger reviews and clean-ups.
• Reconcile accounts including bank, credit card, loans, payroll, and inter-entity balances.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and ATO tax legislation.
• Stay updated with annual ATO changes and assist in implementing updated tax rules.
• Cross-check and review return before submission to senior accountants.

Team Participation & Development

• Collaborate with onshore accountants via email, project management tools, or virtual meetings.
• Request missing information from onshore team members promptly and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data privacy standards.
• Contribute to building a positive, high-performing team culture.

Personal Development 

• Continue professional development and stay current with industry and regulatory changes.
• Actively seek feedback and pursue growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

  
Requirements: 

• Candidate must possess at least a bachelor's degree in accountancy or any accounting related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in public practice accounting.
• Knowledge of the Australian Taxation system preferred.
• Excellent technical accounting and tax skills; experience with complex entities preferred.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:

• Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, Reckon (XERO PREFERRED)
• Xero Tax, MYOB AE/AO, HandiTax, APS, or similar tax software (XERO TAX PREFERRED)
• Document management systems (FYI, Business fitness, Dropbox, OneDrive)

• Strong communication, time management, and client service skills.
• Attention to detail and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Team player with mentoring capability and a commitment to professional growth.
• Must have a stable internet connection for a work-from-home arrangement. The designated work area must be in a private room, separate from shared spaces used by other household members. 

    
Schedule: Monday to Friday, AU (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM MNL)
Work Arrangement: Permanent WFH
  
Join Frontline Accounting and be part of our team to Embrace the Future Ahead: Where Possibilities Begin!